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DSM invests in advanced materials company Micromuscle
December 24th, 2006
DSM Venturing, the corporate venturing unit of Royal DSM N.V., announced that it has taken a share of 10% in the advanced materials company Micromuscle. Micromuscle has developed electro-active polymers (EAPs) for use in medical devices and life science product applications. This investment will give DSM a perfect window on the potential of EAP technology for medical applications. Electro-active polymers are an emerging class of advanced materials with new revolutionary properties. A primary advantage of EAPs is the possibility to electrically control their behavior and properties. This enables the construction of small, moving and force-exerting...
Source: Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week (2006-12-24)
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